The Best Places to Drink on National Tequila Day

National Tequila Day falls on Taco Tuesday this year, which means it's safe to expect one hell of a Mexican party. Tuesday, July 24, Miami bars and restaurants will offer free tacos as well as discounted margaritas and specialty drinks throughout the day. Grab a sombrero and your...

By Elena Vivas

July 23, 2018

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National Tequila Day falls on Taco Tuesday this year, which means it's safe to expect one hell of a Mexican party. Tuesday, July 24, Miami bars and restaurants will offer free tacos as well as discounted margaritas and specialty drinks throughout the day. Grab a sombrero and your favorite drinking partner, and check out one of these National Tequila Day celebrations.

Cantina La Veinte. The upscale Mexican restaurant, known for its traditional fare and flavorful margaritas, will offer two days of specials. Tuesday, sip on $10 Blanco tequila shots alongside discounted tequila upgrades. On Wednesday, during the restaurant's weekly ladies night, partake in complimentary margaritas from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, and Wednesday, July 25, at 495 Brickell Ave., Miami; 786-623-6136; cantinala20.com.

Chuy's. The Tex-Mex chain will celebrate the opening of its second location in Kendall with a National Tequila Day fiesta. Expect $1 tequila floater specials and $1 off the restaurant's Perfect Margarita, which is made with a blend of Patron Silver, orange liqueur, and lime. Plus, the first 50 guests in line will receive complimentary Chuy's for a year. Beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, at 8945 SW 162nd Ave., Miami; 512-473-2783; chuys.com.

Kings Dining & Entertainment. If you're looking to go big on Tequila Day, stop by Kings in Doral for a 64-ounce "mug-arita" pitcher. The drink, designed for two, consists of Espolon Blanco, fresh lime, and agave for $34.99. All day. Tuesday, July 24, at 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Doral; 33122; 844-494-9400; kings-de.com.

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Tacology. In conjunction with Tacology's two-for-$5 taco deal, sip on select tequilas for half-off all day long. Classic margaritas will also be reduced during happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. All day. Tuesday, July 24, at 701 S Miami Ave., Miami; 786-347-5368; tacology.us.

Wood Tavern. In Wynwood, Wood Tavern will serve complimentary hard-shelled tacos from 6 to 10 p.m. While you're there, sip $5 Don Julio shots, $5 margaritas, and $25 margarita pitchers. Beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at 2531 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-748-2828; woodtavern.com.

Attorney by day, foodie by night, Elena Vivas is a regular food and beverage contributor for Miami New Times. She was also an expert columnist for Foodable TV and a food editor for tropicult.com.

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